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Sam Hutchinson retired from soccer at 21 after a devastating knee injury and depression nearly ended everything. Sixteen years later, he's still playing after surviving a heart attack and finding new purpose in the game he loves.
Scientists studying Arctic ground squirrels that survive freezing temperatures for eight months are discovering breakthrough treatments for heart attacks, strokes, and brain injuries. The tiny rodents' ability to slow their metabolism to near-death levels could soon help doctors buy precious time for critical patients.
Scientists studying Arctic ground squirrels that survive with body temperatures below freezing for eight months are unlocking breakthrough treatments for heart attacks, strokes, and brain injuries. Their discovery could help doctors buy precious time to save lives in medical emergencies.
Medications that treat gout may also protect your heart, according to groundbreaking research involving over 109,000 patients. People who reached treatment targets saw up to 23% fewer heart attacks and strokes.
LaShonda Adams gently explains to her 48-year-old husband every day who she is, who their kids are, and why he can't remember their 24 years together. After a massive heart attack left him without oxygen for 20 minutes, vascular dementia erased his memory of everything past age 24.
Leading U.S. cardiologists just released updated cholesterol guidelines that shift focus to early screening and prevention, potentially transforming how we fight the nation's leading cause of death. The new approach targets heart disease before it starts, especially in young adults.
Scientists discovered that inflammation, not just cholesterol, may cause up to a quarter of heart disease deaths. An affordable drug already used for gout just got FDA approval to prevent heart attacks by calming this hidden threat.
A new artificial intelligence model reads heart scans more accurately than traditional methods, helping doctors identify which patients face the highest risk of heart attacks. The breakthrough could save countless lives by personalizing care for people with heart disease.
One in four heart attack patients have none of the usual risk factors, yet they fare worse than those who do. After decades of research, scientists may have found the hidden culprit: chronic inflammation.
Eugene Braunwald revolutionized heart attack treatment and turned a fatal diagnosis into a survivable one for millions. His discoveries about how heart attacks progress gave doctors precious hours to save lives.
Tiny reductions in the salt content of everyday foods like bread and takeout could prevent over 125,000 heart attacks and strokes in Europe without anyone changing what they eat. Two new studies show how tweaking recipes behind the scenes could save thousands of lives.
Women who rushed up stairs or hustled across parking lots for just 3.4 minutes daily slashed their heart attack risk in half, no gym required. The secret: untracked movement beats fitness goals for lasting health.
A groundbreaking study of over 1 million veterans reveals that COVID vaccines significantly protect against heart attacks and strokes—even beyond preventing the virus itself. The findings could mean preventing thousands of cardiac events and deaths annually.
Sahara Romero stayed alive for weeks on an artificial heart-lung machine while waiting for a transplant that saved her life. Her recovery shows how far medical technology has come in giving critically ill patients a second chance.
Tim Anderson collapsed during a Florida vacation and received 24 minutes of CPR before doctors saved his life. Seven years later, his heart functions perfectly with zero long-term damage.
After two cancer relapses, a heart attack, and having to relearn how to walk, supermarket manager Sheldon Donovan transformed his life by losing half his body weight and becoming a runner. Now he's opening a new Cancer Research UK store to help others get their own second chances.
Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder are studying pythons' remarkable ability to grow and shrink their hearts without damage, hoping to unlock treatments for human heart disease. The snakes can fast for months while maintaining muscle strength and boost their metabolism up to 40 times after eating.
When cities closed coal plants and banned polluting vehicles, emergency room visits for heart problems dropped by up to 42% within months. New studies prove cleaning the air saves lives right now, not just in the distant future.
Former England cricketer James Taylor should have died when his heart reached 265 beats per minute during a match 10 years ago. Today, he's coaching the next generation and proving life after devastating loss can still be meaningful.
England cricketer James Taylor nearly died at 26 when his heart raced at 265 beats per minute during a match. A decade later, he's thriving as a coach and helping shape the next generation of players.
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